Nonprofit Organizations
Organizations established to support an issue of private interest or a non-commercial issue of public concern are known as nonprofit or not-for-profit organizations. Many associations focused on specific professions are operated as nonprofits, as are educational institutions, charities, political and religious groups, and organizations dealing with healthcare, research, the arts, social issues, children’s and youth sports, or other pursuits.
Many nonprofit organizations rely on volunteers or members to carry out their activities, but, if they are formal entitles, they must abide by laws that establish governing procedures and structures, complete with boards of directors, steering committee members, or trustees who are financially responsible for the organization. Boards or trustees hire any executives or workers needed by the organization to carry out its mission.
At JFK University, the School of Management (SOM) offers the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that focuses on the analytical, leadership, and business-related skills that are important to those interested in effective management of nonprofit organizations. Coursework covers management functions such as planning, leading, organizing, and decision making, business law and ethics, marketing, financial analysis and management, as well as individual, group, and organizational behavior. Program specializations include project management, e-commerce, leadership, and strategic management.
Additional JFKU programs that support those interested in working with nonprofit organizations include the MA in Organizational Psychology and the MA in Counseling Psychology through the Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP), the MA in Integral Psychology and the MA in Counseling Psychology through the School of Holistic Studies (SHS), and the MA in Museum Studies through the School of Education and Liberal Arts (SELA).
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